All Obituaries

Lucille R. Lafortune, 91, of Saco, formerly of Biddeford, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born in Biddeford on January 25, 1929, the daughter of Alfred and Odina (St. Louis) Moulin. Mrs. Lafortune was educated locally, attending Biddeford Schools. On February 3rd, 1951 she married the love of her life Conrad M. Lafortune at Saint Andrés church in Biddeford. She worked for 10 years with Bates Manufacturing Company, and 16...

David R. Simkowitz, 70, of Saco passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 14th. The youngest son of Morris and Alice (Sherwood) Simkowitz, David was a lifelong Saco resident and graduate from Thornton Academy, Class of 1967. After excelling athletically at TA, David enlisted in the US Navy and served as a Hospital Corpsman at the Chelsea Naval Hospital, treating service members returning from Vietnam. He was exceedingly proud of his service and the contribution he made to this country. Upon...

   George Roger Bergeron, 88, of Kennebunkport, ME, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020 at Avita of Wells.  Born on October 21, 1931 in Naples, ME he was the son of Joseph A. and Lucia Bergeron.  He was one of eight children.    George was educated by the Kennebunkport Public School system, he left in his senior year in December of 1950 to join the United States Navy. While there he earned the Naval Occupation Service Medal and the National Defense Medal....

Gerard Alfred Rocray, 80, of Lyman, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 21, 1940, son of the late Edward J. and Eva (Lavalliere) Rocray.             Gerard served his country in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1962. After his service, he worked as a machinist at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He was a Mason at Arion Lodge #162, and was past Master at Arundel Lodge #176 in...

Paul Emile Faucher, 74, of Biddeford, Maine, passed away Sunday July 26, 2020 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He passed peacefully while surrounded by loved ones. Paul was born on May 26, 1946 in St. Zacherie, Canada as the son of Joesph Faucher and Albertine (Paquet) Faucher. He was the oldest of eleven children. Paul was educated in Canada and left school after fifth grade to work in the woods to support his loving family, a sacrifice that most would never know. He was a hard worker...

Mrs. Mary-Sue Hansen, 82, of Sanford, passed away Friday, May 15th 2020 at Gosnell Hospice House.  Sue was born December 19th 1937 in Biddeford, Maine to the late David Twomey and Ann Prescott Twomey. She is pre-deceased by her brother David Twomey and her sister Joyce Twomey.  She served in the United States Navy before returning to Biddeford where she spent 35 years at Southern Maine Medical Center working in the Histology Lab. Sue met her husband, Leslie Hansen while serving...

Ovid J.Palmitessa, 91, of East Waterboro died Thursday, July 30, 2020 at his home.  He was born December 12, 1928 in Queens, NY a son of John and Clementine (Petite) Palmitssa.  His family moved here when he was a child and he was educated locally, attending Biddeford High School.   He worked in the Pepperell Mills as a young man and later with Pratt Whitney as a machinist, retiring in 1993.   On November 5, 1949 he married Gertrude P. Boucher at St. Andre’s...

Russell Lucien Petit, 81, of Biddeford, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Southern Maine Health Care. He was born in Biddeford on February 27, 1939, son of the late Laurier and Donaldine (Lahey) Petit. On August 22, 1959, Russell married his beloved wife, Beverly (Nield) at St. Andre Church in Biddeford. He loved planting flowers and working in his garden, dancing, music, and theatre. His grandchildren were the love of his life, and he loved taking them to the beach, museums, on trips...

Robert G. St. Ours, 90, of Lewiston went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2020 at home. Born in Biddeford on September 1, 1929 he was the son of William and Adele (Francoeur) St. Ours, he was one of three children. He was educated by the Saint Joseph’s Grammar School and St. Louis High School. Robert joined the United States Army in 1947 where he served as a Guard at Camp Drake in Japan. He was Honorably Discharged from Fort Lewis as a Staff Sergeant in 1967. He was a decorated...